Reminder: Entries for the prestigious 14th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship close today, November 12th 2014, at 3:00 PM (CST). The superintendent is Onofrio Dog Shows. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is on December 13th and December 14th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship will […]
The American Kennel Club is still seeking insightful personal comments and suggestions regarding the newly proposed Judges Approval Process. The proposed Judges Approval Process can be reviewed here. Responses, including comments, suggestions, questions, and overall agreement or disagreement, are requested no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Responses can be emailed to judgingapproval@akc.org.
The following judge change has been announced for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The following breeds originally assigned to Mr. Kari Jarvinen will be now be judged by Mrs. Betty Leininger: Chihuahuas (Both Varieties), Chinese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, and Toy Poodles. Sr. Mr. Jarvinen’s Miscellaneous class assignment will now be judged by Sr. David Ojalvo and […]
At their November 4th meeting the Lee County Board of Commissioners will be introducing a revised animal control ordinance that essentially repeals a problematic ordinance adopted back in February. The revised ordinance will REMOVE the mandatory spay/neuter provisions, the breeder licensing and inspections provisions, and will reinstate reasonable animal control laws in Lee County. It is critical that […]
On Sunday, September 28th, AKC received a complaint regarding Ms. Lin Allen (AKA Hackney) and the care of dogs being kept in completely unacceptable conditions at her property. An immediate inspection was scheduled. Two days later, the AKC Executive Field Agent found the location vacant with no visible sign of dogs. A second unsuccessful attempt […]
The American Kennel Club is seeking feedback on the 2014 Proposed Judges Approval Process. Please review the proposal and send in your comments to judgingapproval@akc.org no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. To follow is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the newly Proposed Judges Approval Process. Q: Why is the Board considering changing […]
The American Kennel Club is seeking feedback on the following Judges Approval Process. Please review the proposal and send in your comments to judgingapproval@akc.org no later than Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The proposed Judges Approval Process was designed in response to feedback from exhibitors, clubs, and judges. In developing the proposal there were three objectives […]
Four proposals have been introduced by the Madison City Council that will have a direct impact on dog owners, fanciers, breeders, and sportsmen in the city. Residents and those that participate in dog events in Madison are strongly encouraged to contact the council regarding these proposals, as well as the commissions mentioned below. Click here to view […]
AKC Canine Health Foundation Press Release In the news recently there have been reports of three health care workers, one in Spain and two in the United States, who have been diagnosed with Ebola virus. Two of these women are also dog owners. The dog in Spain was euthanized in the interest of public health. […]
In the next few weeks, residents of Aurora, Colorado, will be receiving mail-in ballots. Question 2D on the ballot asks, “Shall the people of Aurora adopt an ordinance allowing pit bulls back into their city?” A vote of “YES” will provide the opportunity for Aurora dog lovers and residents to fight discrimination, restore the rights of […]
